SAUSAGE-STUFFED PORK ROAST

Sausage-Stuffed Pork Roast image

I'm a truck driver that loves to cook (much to my wife's delight!). This savory roast is unique with its sausage and carrot filling, and it cuts nicely, too.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 2h15m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds bulk pork sausage
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup shredded carrot
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 boneless whole pork loin roast (3 to 4 pounds)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the bread crumbs, ricotta cheese, carrot, garlic and parsley; set aside., Starting about a third in from one side, make a lengthwise slit in the roast to within 1/2 in. of bottom. Turn roast over and make another lengthwise slit, starting from about a third in from the opposite side. Open roast so it lies flat; cover with plastic wrap. Flatten to 3/4-in. thickness. Remove plastic wrap. , Spread sausage mixture over meat to within 1 in. of edges. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roll-up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side. Tie several times with kitchen string and secure ends with toothpicks. Place seam side down on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Rub oil over roast. , Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 60-70 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160°. Discard toothpicks. Let stand for 10-15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 358mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 24g protein.